Johnson took part in a training session on Tuesday in preperation for the friendly at Wembley but it was later revealed he would be playing no part against the World Cup runners-up.

The Liverpool defender, who won the Carling Cup on Sunday, is the second right-back to be ruled out but with Micah Richards, Phil
Jones and Chris Smalling all capable of operating in the role, Pearce has opted
to draft in Lescott, a surprise omission in the first
place.